New Family Orientation - Session 1: Getting Started at Andover

Key Takeaways 

• Who to contact with questions or concerns  

• Arrival logistics and registration timelines 

• Packing guidance and what to expect the first week 

• The role of your student’s core team 

• Understanding off campus permissions and leaves 

Resources  

• Guide for New Families 

• Academic Calendar 

• Family Webpage and Frequently Asked Questions 

• Andover Event Guides App (download from the App Store or Google Play). The Opening of School Guide will be available mid-July!  

Logistics Reminders 

• Computer Requirements 

• What to Pack 

• What to Leave Behind 

• Sending Packages to Your Student (Package may be sent beginning Monday, August 24.)  

• Taxi and Limousine Services, Unaccompanied Minors 

• E&R Laundry Service 

• Free laundry machines are available in dorms. Some smaller dorms access laundry in a neighboring dorm. 

Family Conversation Starter 

• What feels most exciting right now? What feels most challenging? 

• What is one thing you want to take responsibility for on your own? 

Between Now & Opening of School 

We encourage families to review off-campus permissions, including day excuses, dean’s excuses, and overnights. These policies can be found in The Blue Book (Off-Campus Health & Safety, pp. 21–22). 

If your student has a known conflict that would require missing school during the academic year, please contact the Dean of Students Office in advance. 

Contact Information 

• Dean of Students Office: 978-749-4175, deanofstudentsoffice@andover.edu 

• Gina Finocchiaro, international student coordinator, 978-749-4254, isc@andover.edu 

• Help Desk, Office of Informational Technology: 978-749-4357, helpdesk@andover.edu